The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 26,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
73.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
183.9 in
Length
183.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.27 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

General

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
F80
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
157.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data